Give glory-seeking Jess a stern talk Oct 24, 2009
TFF is not a particular admirer of Lance Armstrong, for obvious reasons ... Type ''Lance Armstrong pissed off at pressconferanse'' - yes, that's correct - in YouTube. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Sunday start to Amgen Tour a tourism boon Oct 24, 2009
The racers in 2010 will include seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong. The international cycling race will start on Sunday, May 16 in Nevada City and finish at the Capitol. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Armstrong to compete in 2010 Tour of California Oct 23, 2009
Lance Armstrong will compete in the 2010 race with Team RadioShack ... LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Lance Armstrong will compete in next year's Tour of California, which will feature route changes and be moved from February to May to avoid the rainy season. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Great Odds challenge Oct 23, 2009
We all have R1 000 to bet on the Great Odds site, and whatever we end up with goes to our chosen charity in my case, the , the sports and education charity thats bringing Lance Armstrong to South Africa next year. And I could be giving a further R10 000 to JAG: whoever gets the most votes out of the eight of us gets to send that ten grand the way of the chosen charity. (iAfrica.com)
Lance Will Compete in Tour of California Oct 23, 2009
Lance Armstrong will compete in next year's Tour of California, which will feature route changes and be moved from February to May to avoid the rainy season. The 16 host cities for the May 16-23 road race were announced Thursday via a Twitter exchange between Armstrong, three-time Tour of California champion Levi Leipheimer, Dave Zabriskie and George Hincapie, and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
2010 Amgen Tour of California to include Big Bear stage Oct 23, 2009
Leipheimer and Lance Armstrong have committed to participating in the 2010 race in May, which includes a leg in Big Bear Valley ... Soon after the 2010 tour stages were announced on Oct. 22, Lance Armstrong committed to competing in the event, along with three-time Tour of California champion Levi Leipheimer, Dave Zabriskie and George Hincapie. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
CYCLING Armstrong in for Tour of California Oct 23, 2009
Lance Armstrong will compete in next year's Tour of California, which will feature route changes and be moved from February to May to avoid the rainy season ... CYCLING / Armstrong in for Tour of California Articles Lance Armstrong will compete in next year's Tour of California, which will feature route changes and be moved from February to May to avoid the rainy season. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Armstrong admits Adelaide's a tough gig Oct 23, 2009
AUSTIN, Texas: Seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong has revealed he underestimated the Tour Down Under when he raced it in January to launch his international comeback from a 3 year retirement ... This is serious … Lance Armstrong was under-prepared for the Tour Down Under this year ... This is serious … Lance Armstrong was under-prepared for the Tour Down Under this year. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Cycling tour invites Visalia along for ride Oct 23, 2009
Lance Armstrong will compete in next year's Tour of California, which will feature route changes and be moved from February to May to avoid the rainy season ... Defending champion Alberto Contador and Lance Armstrong will play out the next chapter of their Tour de France rivalry against the majestic backdrop of the Pyrenees ... Visalia was the start for Stage 6 last year, when nearly 20,000 people turned out downtown to cheer on cyclists such as seven-time Tour de France champion Lance... (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Santa Cruz Named Host City In '10 Amgen Tour Oct 23, 2009
Cycling star Lance Armstrong said via Twitter on Thursday that he will ride in the 2010 Amgen Tour of California, and Levi Leipheimer, the race's defending champion, said he will also participate. Leslie Sorg. (KSBW 8, CA)
Evans considering Tour Down Under return Oct 22, 2009
Cadel Evans has significantly boosted Tour Down Under organisers' hopes of a dream double act with Lance Armstrong this summer. Evans on Thursday revealed a surprise return to the Australian road race after a four-year absence was "highly possible" as he considers changing his strategy for 2010. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Amgen cycling race to bypass Clovis Oct 22, 2009
Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong was among the cyclists. FRESNO BEE FILE. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Why Is Porsche So Nervous About Its New Car? Oct 21, 2009
Its like being in a family that consists of Michael Phelps, Lance Armstrong, and Tiger Woods. Each brother is encased in his own impenetrable bubble of massive overachievement and eventual transcendental excellence. (Slate)
* Are the French picking on Armstrong? Oct 21, 2009
There is something fishy about Frances latest probe into the former team of seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong. Leaving no stones X or in this case, syringes X unturned in the battle against doping is commendable. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Amgen returns in 2010 Oct 21, 2009
Riders, including Lance Armstrong with his new Radio Shack team, will be arriving in Modesto on the afternoon of Wednesday, May 19, at the end of a stage that will start in San Jose. The specific route has yet to be announced, but it is believed to be the same the tour used this past February. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Around the Basin Oct 21, 2009
Featuring candid interviews with cyclists Lance Armstrong, Chris Carmichael and Dave Wiens. When: 7 p.m.. (Odessa American, TX)
Tour champ Contador finishes year ranked No. 1 Oct 20, 2009
Lance Armstrong, who raced a selective program and was sidelined by a collarbone injury in the spring, was 31st. The 38-year-old American collected most of his 150 points from racing the Giro d'Italia and Tour de France. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Berkebile completes rigorous competition Oct 19, 2009
Judging by Guy Berkebile s account of the Ironman competition the 140. 2 mile race is on the list of endeavors made for only the very tough. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Lances team get licence Oct 19, 2009
PARIS: Lance Armstrong s RadioShack team have been granted a ProTour licence that guarantees the American outfit entry into next year s Tour de France, the Internatio-nal Cycling Union (UCI) said on Friday. Following the examination of a request received, the License Commission has awarded a four-year UCI ProTour licence for the period 2010 to 2013 to Team RadioShack (USA), the UCI said in a statement. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Bear Run! Black bear chills in Wis. beer cooler Oct 18, 2009
Lance Armstrong to be spokesman for Michelob Ultra. Cycling great Lance Armstrong has inked a deal with Anheuser-Busch InBev to be the spokesman for the company's Michelob Ultra brand of beer. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Armstrong's team given Pro Tour licence Oct 17, 2009
Radio Shack, the new team which will be spearheaded by cycling icon Lance Armstrong as of 2010, is guaranteed entry to all major races after being granted a Pro Tour licence. "Following examination of the request received, the Licence Commission has awarded a four-year UCI ProTour licence for the period 2010 to 2013 to Team Radio Shack (USA)," the UCI, cycling's world ruling body, said in a statement. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
No love lost here Oct 16, 2009
Legendary cyclist Lance Armstrong ... Lance Armstrong tried to conceal it, but a wry smile gave away just how high his rivalry with yellow jersey rival Alberto Contador may soar on their anticipated duel at the Tour de France in 2010. (iAfrica.com)
Evans can plot course to peak in Tour 2010 Oct 16, 2009
riders Mark Cavendish, Lance Armstrong, Andy Schleck and Alberto Contador at Wednesday s Tour conference in Paris ... Even Lance Armstrong (RadioShack), whose once revelled against the clock and placed third overall in his comeback Tour this year, welcomed the cut in time trial kilometres ... riders Mark Cavendish, Lance Armstrong, Andy Schleck and Alberto Contador at Wednesday’s Tour conference in Paris. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Armstrong calls 2010 Tour tough, wide open Oct 15, 2009
Tour de France 2009 winner Alberto Contador of Spain, left, Andy Schleck of Luxembourg, center, and American seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong attend the presentation of the Tour de France 2010, in paris, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009 ... PARIS - Lance Armstrong considers the 2010 Tour de France course "tough" because of the cobblestones sections and three punishing summit finishes in the Pyrenees. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Drew Carey's big donation Oct 15, 2009
Lance Armstrong, LiveStrong's founder, blamed a broken collarbone on it, while Alyssa Milano found Drew's cancer to be at fault for her inability to resist chocolate drizzled popcorn; she then tweeted an offer to help out Drew's cancer awareness campaign in whatever way she could. Famous or not, Olanoff found comfort in those tweets. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Tour de France taking high road Oct 15, 2009
PARIS - Defending champion Alberto Contador and Lance Armstrong will play out the next chapter of their Tour de France rivalry against the majestic backdrop of the Pyrenees. Tour organizers unveiled the 2010 course yesterday, with Armstrong and Contador attending the ceremony in Paris. (Boston Globe)
2010 Tour course unveiled Oct 15, 2009
Lance Armstrong, Alberto Contador attended the ceremony ... PARIS (AP) -- Defending champion Alberto Contador and Lance Armstrong will play out the next chapter of their Tour de France rivalry against the majestic backdrop of the Pyrenees. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Lance: It's 'tough' Oct 15, 2009
Lance Armstrong calls 2010 Tour de France route 'tough' - More Sports - SI.com ... Seven-time champ Lance Armstrong attended the unveiling of the route ... PARIS (AP) -- Lance Armstrong considers the 2010 Tour de France course "tough" because of the cobblestones sections and three punishing summit finishes in the Pyrenees. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Names & Faces Oct 15, 2009
Names Articles Lance Armstrong As he prepares for next year's Tour de France, Armstrong will be looking for cobblestones to practice on. Armstrong considers the 2010 course - unveiled Wednesday - "tough" because of the cobblestone. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
* Source says Tour de France teams under suspicion Oct 15, 2009
Astana team rider Lance Armstrong arrives for a doping test on July 14 after the 10th stage of the Tour de France between Limoges and Issoudun in France ... The Astana team of Tour de France winner Alberto Contador and Lance Armstrong is the target of a probe after suspicious medical material was seized during this years race, a source close to the police investigation said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Cycling: Tour de France drug probe underway Oct 14, 2009
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Pilot Sully Sullenberger: Superman and everyman Oct 14, 2009
A large painting of Lance Armstrong on one wall says "Man Becomes What He Thinks About." We are in the East Bay land of achievers. Images. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Tour syringes found, investigation launched Oct 14, 2009
Joel Saget / AFP - Getty ImagesLance Armstrong, front, and teammate Alberto Contador, behind, ride during the sixth stage of this year's Tour de France ... Tour winner Alberto Contador and third-place Lance Armstrong rode with Astana in the sports biggest cycling race this summer. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Colo. gov touts 'new energy economy' at conference Oct 14, 2009
Lance Armstrong says he's confident he can help bring bicycle racing back to Colorado. Armstrong, who has a home in Aspen and has trained in the area, met with Gov. Bill Ritter on Tuesday. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Probe of Syringes Found at Tour de France Oct 14, 2009
Lance Armstrong remains in third place at the Tour de France after the 13th stage ... Tour winner Alberto Contador and third-place Lance Armstrong rode with Astana in the sport's biggest cycling race this summer. (CBS News)
TdF drug probe launched Oct 14, 2009
According to French daily Le Monde, the investigation involves a number of teams including Astana, home of 2009 Tour de France champion Alberto Contador of Spain and American seven-time winner Lance Armstrong. Sports daily L'Equipe backed up Le Monde's claims regarding Astana, and added that some of the syringes being analysed had been used by the Kazakh team. (iAfrica.com)
Report: Astana Team Under Investigation in France Oct 14, 2009
L'Equipe newspaper reported Tuesday on its Web site that prosecutors opened the case after "the discovery of several suspicious syringes in a container given by organizers to all the teams in order to collect the medical waste." Tour de France winner Alberto Contador and third-place Lance Armstrong rode with Astana on this year's Tour. The Spaniard is still under contract with the Kazakh-funded team while the Texan left to launch his own squad, RadioShack. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Armstrong returns in France for Tour unveiling Oct 14, 2009
PARIS (AP) - Seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong and 2009 winner Alberto Contador will be on hand Wednesday when organizers unveil the 2010 route for cycling's biggest race. Armstrong and Contador worked together as Astana teammates during this year's race, and the Spaniard won the Tour for a second time while Armstrong finished third. (FindLaw News)
Rides highlight bike festival (10) Oct 12, 2009
There will also be a raffle with prizes that include three city bikes, two bike bags, a massage and a hat signed by Lance Armstrong. "The Sonoma Valley is an increasingly friendly area for bike riders," Lupien said. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
'Outside' support for MNS campaign Oct 10, 2009
And its important to keep every initiative a well-guarded secret, even if its something as common as distributing silicon wristbands, that cyclist Lance Armstrong made popular globally with his Livestrong message. When the Shiv Sena was planning to woo the Marathi manoos with silicon wrist bands bearing the message Maharashtrachya V 00004000 ijay Majha Hathaath (Maharashtras victory is in my hands), the creation of these bands was a closely-guarded secret. (India Times)
IRL notebook: Boltgives Kanaan a boost Oct 10, 2009
Kanaan keeps the shoes in his office they're way too big for him to wear and says he counts Bolt in the small group of athletes like Lance Armstrong who were unquestionably the dominant person in their sport. "He's a step above anybody," Kanaan said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Lance Armstrong signs deal with Michelob Ultra Oct 8, 2009
Lance Armstrong to be spokesperson for Michelob Ultra - More Sports - SI.com ... Lance Armstrong will be the next spokesperson for Michelob Ultra beer ... MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Cycling great Lance Armstrong has inked a deal with Anheuser-Busch InBev to be the spokesman for the company's Michelob Ultra brand of beer. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Lance Armstrong to be Michelob Ultra spokesman Oct 8, 2009
I;m always making decisions that complement my active lifestyle, and this includes my beer choice when I want to enjoy a cold one with friends or when taking a break from training,; Lance Armstrong said ... Cycling legend Lance Armstrong will be the face of 's Michelob Ultra ... Lance Armstrong is an ideal ambassador for this brand and we are honored to have him represent Michelob Ultra, said Keith Levy, vice president of marketing at Anheuser-Busch, in a statement. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Veteran bikers, part II (3) Oct 8, 2009
However, due to the rigors of the Free Wheel ride, Tatum eventually bought a road bike which is pretty close to the top of the line, a replica of what Lance Armstrong rode in one of his Tour De France races. While Tour de France glory likely is not in the future realm for Bohn, Tatum or Woollett, they are more than along for the ride. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Lance Armstrong Oct 7, 2009
Get Headlines Sent To Your Email Or Phone. Maker Says Beer Targets Active People. (KCRA 3, CA)
Michelob ULTRA Joins Forces With Legendary Cyclist Lance Armstrong Oct 7, 2009
ST. LOUIS, Oct. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Michelob ULTRA announced today that seven-time Tour de France winner and cycling icon Lance Armstrong has signed a three-year agreement to become the brand's new spokesperson and ambassador ... "Lance Armstrong is an ideal ambassador for this brand and we are honored to have him represent Michelob ULTRA," said Keith Levy, vice president of marketing at Anheuser-Busch ... "I'm always making decisions that complement my active lifestyle, and this includes my beer... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
'Astana had easy ride' Oct 6, 2009
The Astana team of Tour de France winner Alberto Contador and third placed Lance Armstrong were given an easy ride during dope tests at the 2009 event, two leading French newspapers said on Monday ... After Spain's Contador won the Tour, his teammate American Lance Armstrong, the seven-time Tour champion, promptly quit and has joined new American team Radio Shack. (iAfrica.com)
UCI lashes out at French anti-doping agency Oct 6, 2009
PARIS - The International Cycling Union lashed out at France's anti-doping agency Monday for alleging that the Astana team that included eventual winner Alberto Contador and Lance Armstrong received preferential treatment during drug tests at this year's Tour de France. Contador won for the second time, while seven-time champion Armstrong finished third. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Frisco rocks with activitiy (1020) Oct 6, 2009
LiveSTRONG Day was established by the Lance Armstrong Foundation. For more information, visit. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Un-Retirement Oct 6, 2009
Lance Armstrong left cycling in 1996 to battle cancer but returned two years later, going on to win seven consecutive Tour de France titles. Other sports stars have re-emerged to save a struggling franchise, like Michael Jordan, who proclaimed his 1995 return to the Chicago Bulls after a failed bid at pro baseball with a two-word press release: "I'm back." The deathless Rocky franchise aside, the "sweet science" seems to specialize in sequels: Muhammad Ali re-entered the ring three years after... (Time.com)
Best from Sunday Oct 5, 2009
Lance Armstrong takes his message straight to his 2 million followers on Twitter. NASCAR signs up former newspaper writers-turned-bloggers to follow the sport in tough economic times. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Texas Begins Quest To Cure Cancer Oct 3, 2009
Lance Armstrong, the cycling champion and cancer survivor, helped sell the plan to Texas voters in 2007 through a bond measure. The first wave of funding is expected by spring. (KWTX.com, TX)
Texas investing $3 billion toward cure for cancer Oct 3, 2009
The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is one of the top cancer research sites in the country, and the state is home to headquarters of Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the Lance Armstrong Foundation. Dr. Patrick Reynolds, director of the cancer center at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, returned to Texas last year after working at the. (USA Today -- News)
BC's Herzlich: Doc 'feels good' about recovery Oct 3, 2009
He's received calls from cyclist and cancer survivor Lance Armstrong. Former pitcher Curt Schilling made a donation in his honor. (ESPN -- College Football)
For tweet sake: sports world adjusts to new media Oct 3, 2009
(AP) Lance Armstrong takes his message straight to his 2 million followers on Twitter. NASCAR signs up former newspaper writers-turned-bloggers to follow the sport in tough economic times. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Whew! One weekend, 7 music events in Fresno Oct 3, 2009
It's National Livestrong Day, marking the day that cyclist Lance Armstrong was diagnosed with cancer. Livestrong, Armstrong's cancer awareness foundation, has a goal of 1,000 benefit events in cities around the country today. (Fresno Bee)
AePi to host 5k run Sunday Oct 2, 2009
Wanetik started the 5K run for AEPi in 2007 to raise funds for the Lance Armstrong Foundation. The fraternity brothers felt that it was fitting to put the race in Matt's name, said Alex Pomerantz, AEPi's philanthropy chair and senior public relations and finance major. (Daily Orange, NY)
Grassroots cancer group helps when going gets tough Oct 1, 2009
Offered through funding from the Lance Armstrong Foundation and through collaboration among Providence Alaska Medical Center's Cancer Center, the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium and Alaska Comprehensive Cancer Partnership. To include seminar topics such as releasing stress, arts and healing, wellness and survivorship, cancer's impact on family and caregivers, genetics, complementary naturopathic medicine, relationships and intimacy, and fatigue and energy, among others. (Juneau Empire)
* Armstrong seeks role in New York City Marathon Oct 1, 2009
Lance Armstrong has inquired about being part of the New York City Marathon again X this time running only part of the race as a pacesetter for Joan Benoit Samuelson X and marathon organizers would love to welcome him back because of his star power and the runners from his cancer charity ... The Lance Armstrong Foundations LiveStrong team will bring 175 runners to New York for the race on Nov. 1, and the charity is expected to raise more than US$700,000 from the event. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
BubbaFest Bike Tour: See the Keys with pedal power Sep 30, 2009
If you're Lance Armstrong, biking is a test of endurance and will. If you're most of the rest of us, it's just for fun. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
UCI boss vows 'endless' fight on doping in cycling Sep 26, 2009
The return of seven-time Tour champion Lance Armstrong added "another dimension" to media coverage of the Tour de France, and broadcaster Eurosport enjoyed record ratings. McQuaid also pointed to the success of introducing BMX medal races at the 2008 Beijing Olympics as "the best way to get young kids on bikes.". (MSNBC -- Sports)
Armstrong calls Mo. Gov. about Tour of Missouri Sep 26, 2009
(AP) Professional cyclist Lance Armstrong has called Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon to thank him for funding this year s Tour of Missouri bicycle race. Nixon spokesman Jack Cardetti says Armstrong called the Democratic governor late Friday afternoon. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
He's the real deal: Lance all atwitter over Bobridge Sep 25, 2009
JACK BOBRIDGE has been lauded as the ''real deal'' by seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong following the young Australian's victory in the under-23 time trial world championship ... Reminded of Armstrong's words after donning his world champion's rainbow jersey and gold medal, Bobridge said: ''Yeah, that was kind of awesome to have a rider like Lance Armstrong come out and say he was impressed by me. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
UCI wants to ban riders using 2-way race radios Sep 25, 2009
Teams claim the technology made popular by Lance Armstrong during his 1999-2005 streak of Tour victories is needed to keep riders informed and safe. "There are so many cars, motorbikes, cameras," Armstrong's team manager Johan Bruyneel said in July. (MSNBC -- Sports)
YMCA sponsors cancer program Sep 25, 2009
The YMCA will collaborate with the Lance Armstrong Foundation and the YMCA of the USA. The initiative involves research-based programs designed to focus on the specific wants, needs and interests of cancer survivors. We want to help improve the quality of life among cancer survivors, primarily through the implementation of exercise programs based upon our findings through needs assessments in the Coppell community, said Gayle Westapher, associate executive director at the Coppell Family YMCA.... (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
